Ashwin Kumar

July 1, 2009

Treatment of Amnesia

Filed under: Amnesia — Tags: , , , , — Ashwin Kumar @ 6:44 pm

Treatment of amnesia depends on the root cause of amnesia and is handled on an individual basis. Regardless of cause, cognitive rehabilitation may be helpful in learning strategies to cope with memory, impairment. For example,a person who has suffered a traumatic event may benefit from sedation,
plenty of love and care, and (perhaps) psychiatric treatment.
Concussion needs rest, once complications hence complications have been ruled out. If alcoholism is the cause,hen abstinence, emotional support and addressing dietary deficiencies are recommended the case
of Alzheimer’s disease, a range of new medications that enhance the cholinergic function of the brain are now available; however, nursing homes or other extended care options may eventually be needed as the person becomes less able to look after themselves.
Psychotherapy can be helpful for people whose amnesia is caused by emotional trauma.For instance, hypnosis may help some patients/clients recall forgotten memories. Sometimes it is appropriate to administer a drug called Amytal  to people suffering from amnesia. The medicine helps some
people recall their lost memories.The use of hypnosis or Amytal has become controversial when it is used to help a patient recall repressed memories, especially repressed memories associated with sexual abuse. After recalling memories of abuse some patients have filed suit against the alleged perpetrator
of the sexual abuse. The validity of memories recalled under these treatment situations is being questioned and tested in the courts.


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